People Manager

NORTH EAST (Ref 768) PERMANENT

up to £55k + small bonus + hybrid

We are delighted to partner once again with our client, a growing business with a fantastic reputation (Sunday Times top 100 companies to work for). With genuine lived values, a great culture and great Head of People, this is a brilliant opportunity to join an expanding People team.

The People Manager will play a vital role in advising and coaching the leadership team. With a focus on colleague engagement and how the business lives their values this isn't the usual HR role. You will need to have a growth mindset to help support and proactively contribute to the business with its continued growth and success. You must be able to travel to other sites when required.

What's involved:

Organisational culture & engagement

• Identify and develop and embed workplace culture and change management initiatives in consultation with the Head of People
• Lead organisational development initiatives such as colleague feedback and positive culture workshops
• Develop action plans from colleague feedback to address areas for improvement

Policies, procedures & processes

• Provide expert-level advice to the Leadership Team on HR best practices
• Deliver fit for purpose people solutions aligned to key issues within the business
• Manage grievances and lead workplace investigations in a fair, timely and efficient manner consistent with employment legislation

Project delivery

• Take the lead in delivering projects which support the growth of the business in delivering its ambitious plans for expansion, including leading on TUPE this is essential
• Support the delivery of the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion working team in delivering the diversity agenda

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED

• CIPD level 7 ideally
• Experience in supporting senior managers within an organisation
• Must have experience in colleague engagement initiatives, working to embed values and delivering a positive workspace culture
• Must have experience of project work being able to deliver to time scales and specification
• Proactive and self-motivated